November 1995 Newsletter
University of Delaware Figure Skating Club, Inc.
Blue Ice Arena
South College Avenue
Newark, Delaware 19716
Phone: (302) 831-4686
FAX: (302) 831-2812
E-mail address: ud-fsc@udel.edu
UDFSC Board Election Results
Thanks to those of you who returned ballots for the open UDFSC Board positions
in May. The following individuals were elected to serve until May, 1998.
- Lee Brogley
- Barbara Heilman
- Dianne Nichols
- Pat Stapleford
The following individuals were elected to the following offices/committees
within the Board.
- President - Anna Bloch
- Vice President - Dianne Nichols
- Secretary - Alice Rakowski
- Treasurer - Lee Brogley
- Internal Auditor - Victor Chang
- Precision - Betty Garvin
- Membership - Barbara Heilman and Lee Brogley
- Depositor - Joy Lynam
- Testing - Pat Stapleford
- Mail Processing - Dianne Nichols
- Newsletter - Desi Moxley
- Club Ice - Joy Lynam
Congratulations and thanks for volunteering your time!!
Competitions
Just a reminder - Competition applications must be signed by a Club
officer. Applications should be left in the mailbox in the hallway labeled
"Place Here to be Signed by Officer". They will be returned to the box labeled
"Signed" once applications have been signed. This box is checked
frequently.
Club Ice
Club ice is available on Sunday evenings from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm in the Blue
Arena. The walk on rate is $9 for a 45 minute session.
- Dance: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
- Freestyle: 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Upcoming Test Sessions
The following testing dates have been approved.
- Friday, November 24, 1995. Applications Due 11/8/95.
- Friday, February 16, 1996. Applications Due 1/31/96.
- Wednesday, April 10, 1996. Applications Due 3/25/96.
Pat Stapleford is in need of volunteers for the test sessions. If you can
volunteer a couple of hours on one of the above test days, please let them
know. If enough volunteers are not secured, test sessions may be cancelled.
The following are just a few reminders about test sessions.
- Arrive 1 hour before your scheduled test time. If you are late for a
test, test fees may not be refunded. BE EARLY!
- Be aware that if you schedule a Moves in the Field and Freestyle test on
the same day, in the event the skater fails their Moves in the Field
Test, he or she cannot take the Freestyle test and therefore forfeits
the fees paid for the Freestyle Test.
- Test applications must be placed in the mailbox in the hallway 2 weeks
prior to the test date.
- Attach any special requests to your Test Application. Test times will be
posted 1 week in advance of the test date. Requests for time changes
must be made within 2 days of the posting. Time changes will be
considered only in justifiable situations. Final test times will be
posted 5 days in advance of the test.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER!!
1996 Eastern Precision Championships
The UDFSC will be hosting the 1996 Eastern Precision Championships February 22
through 24, 1996. Volunteers are needed in all areas. If you are interested
please leave a note in Alice Rakowski's mailbox.
Looking for Email Pen Pal
The following message was received over the Internet.
Received: from stowoa.enet; by us2rmc.enet; Wed. 6 Sep 95 11:50.36 EDT
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 95 11:50:36 EDT
TO: udfsc@mvs.udel.edu
Apparently-To: udfsc@mvs.udel.edu
Subject: Looking for an Email Pen Pal for my daughter
Hi.
My 11 year old daughter and I were looking around Internet and found your home
page. We really enjoyed it Nice job!!
Anyway, she skates for the Colonial Figure skating club in Boxboro,
Massachusetts. She primarily skates precision skating on both the juvenile
and intermediate lines. My older daughter, a senior at A/B High School,
skates on the Junior Ladies line. This daughter is considering U of Del as
one of the schools she will apply to this all.
However the younger one asked me to send you a message to see if there were
any skaters (hopefully precision) that would like to correspond with her using
Email.
If there is please let us know.
Regards,
Dennis Pavlock and Amanada
Competition Results: 1995 Junior Olympics
Indianapolis, Indiana
(better late than never)
The Junior Olympics was held April 11-15, 1995. Once again the University of
Delaware had a strong showing. Congratulations to each of the following
skaters.
Juvenile Girls Figures: Lauren Hill
Juvenile Ladies Freestyle: Ingrid Goldberg
Juvenile Dance: Raffaela and Daniel Wakeman, 4th Place;
Emily Weberman and John Hurwitz
Intermediate Dance: Kimberly and Timothy Jones, 3rd Place;
Nichole Bloch and Dirk Peterson, 4th Place
Intermediate Mens Freestyle: Jonathan Hunt, 3rd Place
Intermediate Ladies Freestyle: Christy Taylor; Lauren Weldon
Intermediate Ladies Figures: Leigh Ann Hruz, 1st Place;
Megan Brogley, 2nd Place;
Amanda Adams
Novice Dance: Christie Moxley and Tom Gaasbeck, 2nd Place;
Susanna Stapleford and Vincent VanVleit, 4th Place
Novice Pairs: Carisa Guild and Andrew Muldoon, 2nd Place
Novice Mens Freestyle: Scott Smith, 3rd Place
1995 Precision Nationals
San Diego, California
Precision Nationals were held April 7th and 8th. Three Delaware teams advanced
to Nationals from Easterns.
- Delaware Diamonds - 6th Place
- Precisionaires - 7th Place
- Skating Edge - 9th Place
1996 South Atlantic Regional Results
Harrisburg, Pennslyvania
As we begin the 1996 competitive season, the University of Delaware again has
a very strong team. The University of Delaware's medal winners list is quite
impressive.
Adult Sr. Men Free Skating: John Kwiterovich, 3rd Place
Juvenile Girls Figures: Alexis Cunningham, 3rd Place
Juvenile Boys Free Skating: Brian Lau, 1st Place
Juvenile Dance: Andrea Gottesman and J. Christopher Obzansky, 1st Place;
Lindsey DiStefano and Sean Hudson, 3rd Place
Intermediate Ladies Free Skating: Ingrid Goldberg, 1st Place;
Lindsey Jo Meyers, 3rd Place
Intermediate Ladies Figures: Casey Ellen Rhodes, 1st Place
Intermediate Dance: Raffaela and Daniel Wakeman, 1st Place;
Erica Sheets and Patrick Connelly, 4th Place
Novice Ladies Free Skating: Laura Handy, 1st Place;
Megan Brogley, 4th Place
Novice Ladies Figures: Amanda Adams, 1st Place,
Leigh Ann Hruz, 2nd Place; Megan O'Brien, 4th Place
Novice Men Free Skating: Ronnie Biancosino, 2nd Place
Novice Pairs: Carissa Guild and Andrew Muldoon, 1st Place
Novice Dance: Alison Sandler and Nicholas Wakeman, 1st Place;
Kim and Tim Jones, 2nd Place
Novice Open Dance: Mollie Klurfeld and Martin Sivorinsky, 1st Place
Junior Ladies Free Skating: Kelly Harris, 2nd Place;
McKenzie Savidge, 4th Place
Junior Ladies Figures: Tracey Tyson, 3rd Place;
Miriam Gelfand, 4th Place
Junior Men Free Skating: Jeff Merica, 1st Place
Junior Pairs: Laura Handy and Jim Peterson, 1st Place
Junior Dance: Tami Tyler and Jonathan Nichols, 1st Place;
Annalise and James Swanson 2nd Place
Senior Ladies: Tara Lipinski, 1st Place
Senior Ladies Figures: McKenzie Savidge, 1st Place;
Elisa Goldberg, 3rd Place
Senior Men Free Skating: Philip Dulebohn, 2nd Place
Senior Pairs: Nicole Bateson-Rock and Jeff Tilley, 1st Place;
Lauren Weldon and Jason Corley, 2nd Place
International Competitors
The following skaters from the University of Delaware have represented the
United States in international competitions this fall.
- Tara Lipinski
- Julia Bikbova and Rob Peal
- Cheryl Demkowski and Greg Maddalone
- Nicole Perry and Paul Dulebohn
- Jacki Davison and Paul Binnebose
- Christie Moxley and Tom Gaasbeck
1996 Nationals
There will be a team flight arranged for Nationals. If you are interested, see
Cyndi Haley.
Upcoming Sendoffs
The 1996 U.S. National Team Send Off is scheduled for January 6, 1996, at 6:00
pm and January 7, 1996, at 4:00 pm.
The 1996 World Team Send Off is scheduled for March 2, 1996, at 7:30 pm and
March 3, 1996, at 4:00 pm.
If you would like to volunteer to work either show, please stop by the Ice
Arena Business Office. They will have a sign up sheet.
Come show your support for both teams.
Looking Good
If you haven't noticed, a lot has been done recently to improve the appearance
of the rinks. Please help by placing your trash in the receptacles. Also, do
not post any notes or signs on the walls or doors; please use the display
boards.
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